I wanted a backing paper with jigsaws on but couldn't find one so I've made and embossing "folder" using a little Woodware punch. It was a lot easier than the paw print folder I made previously.
This is the" folder"
And this is the embossed and de-bossed effect
I've recently cut down some A4 card sheets to make square card blanks so I've lots of white snippets to use up and this is perfect for that.
I've embossed some Coredinations and sanded it down a little to show the design better. The sentiment from Stampin Up's Petite Pairs set and is stamped on an Ellison Thick cuts puzzle die cut from another snippet so I'm popping this over to Pixie's Crafty Snippets Playground
I was sure I had entered this at CD Sunday but when I went to look it wasn't there even though I had refreshed the page so I can only assume I've entered it somewhere totally inappropriate!
What a lovely card Kimbo, and you have used my favourite little mice too, love the embossing you have used, thank you for joining us this week.
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Great card Kimbo, I love the little meeces and a super idea to make your own embossing folder. Thanks for the tip.
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Christine xx
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Great way to add a number, not seen this image before. You have me thinking about the embossing too, I presume it would work with actual jigsaw pieces too.
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It should work with proper jigsaw pieces and you'd probably get a sharper effect as they would be thicker and stronger. The only thing I would say is to be careful with the sandwich you use x
DeleteGreat card Kim and love the 'homemade embossing folder'
ReplyDeleteWhat a clever thing you are, I really like your embossing. You've made a very pretty card and I do love the mice.
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Jenny x
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What patience you must have, along with phenomenal creativity. I loved your instructions on the pawprint EF, and liked this one too. Your stamp was adorable and what an effect you achieved with this matching EF. Loved how your sanding showed up on the pink c/s. Great card, TFS
ReplyDeleteOh Kim, you've done it again! What a clever background and just perfect with the HM image. !0 out of 10 and two goes on the swings for you!
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A great take on the theme. Clever embossing 'folder' and a cute image. It's a super card altogether.
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Beryl xx
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What a super card and great backing paper too. It was a great idea to make you own. Thanks for joining in at CD Sunday this week.
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Great idea Kim. Thank you for sharing it with us. I am always looking for new ideas for my crafters here in Cyprus so please may I share the embossing idea. Thank you again. Hugs Wynn xx
ReplyDeleteOf course you can Wynn - I like Lynby's idea of using actual jigsaw pieces but be careful of the sandwich you use as they would be thicker than the 3 layers of card I've used x
Deleteso stunning kim.really gorgeous image and i love your brilliant embossing and colours ;D
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An absolutely fab card. Great idea with the embossing.
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Sarn xxx
They are so clever those little mice. I like the jig saw piece too, adds a nice finishing touch.
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Fabulous meeces card, love the jigsaw embossing, a great idea, thanks for sharing at CD Sunday x
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